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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 628.35 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 628.35 and 258.87 is: 357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 628.35 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/628.35 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 628.35 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 162,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,660.96/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.23

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